Where are they now today? Where art thou,

the Gods in heaven?
Who is the man ye strive to reach?

Who of your suppliants is with you?
Whom do ye visit, whom approach?

To whom direct your harnessed car?
With whose devotions are ye pleased?

We long for you to further us.

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Rig Veda 5.74

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A hymn from the Rig Veda, showing the earlier naturalism of Hinduism. This is a supplication made to the Gods of nature, asking for their boons and blessings, and offering prayers to them.

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P,J,Mazumdar is the author of “The Circle of Fire”, a book on Advaita Vedanta and Yoga. To read further on Advaita Vedanta philosophy, please go here for an overview of the basic principles and logic of Advaita:

-> Advaita Philosophy

To read more articles on various aspects of Hinduism, Enlightenment, Upanishads, etc. from the website thecircleoffire.com, please click here:

-> Advaita Vedanta Yoga

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